The Department of Nuclear Medicine provides molecular imaging services as well as Radioimmunoassays and Radionuclide treatments. Nuclear medicine uses small amounts of radioactive materials to diagnose and treat a variety of diseases. Nuclear imaging differs from x-rays in that the organ function is evaluated rather than the structural appearance.
Our mission is to provide comprehensive and affordable nuclear medicine services to all patients that are referred to our department.
Our vision is to become the preferred referral center for nuclear medicine procedures in the Eastern NCR and neighboring areas.
Rizal Medical Center is one of the first institutions in the Philippines to offer nuclear medicine services. The radioisotope laboratory was established in 1966 through the initiative of Dr. Flaviano Felizardo in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) supported by the Philippine government.
DEPARTMENT OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE SERVICES OFFERED
Radioimmunoassay/Immunoradiometric Assay (IRMA/RIA)
- TSH IRMA
- Free T3 RIA
- Free T4 RIA
- Thyroglobulin
- Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody
- Prostatic Specific Antigen
- Carcinoembryonic Antigen
Nuclear Imaging
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Tc99m Thyroid Scan |
Evaluation of thyroid function, size and position of palpable nodules |
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I131 Thyroid Scan |
Evaluation of thyroid function, size and position of palpable nodules |
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I131 Whole Body Scan |
Evaluation for functioning thyroid tissue either recurrent in the thyroid or metastases |
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Bone Scan |
Localization of bone metastases |
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Scintimammography |
Characterize nature of breast mass in dense breast with suspected mass, breast with previous operations, trauma or implants |
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Parathyroid Scan |
Detect and localize parathyroid adenomas |
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GFR / Renal Scan |
Evaluation of renal perfusion and function, evaluation of renal trauma, diagnosis of renovascular hypertension, detection and evaluation of renal collecting system obstruction |
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G.I. Bleeding Scan |
Localize gastrointestinal bleeding sites |
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Hepatobiliary Scan |
Exclude cystic or common bile duct obstruction, identify biliary leakage, calculation of gall bladder ejection fraction, evaluation of liver morphology and function |
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Liver / Spleen Scan |
Evaluation of both liver and spleen RES function and size, metastasis lesions in the liver-spleen, evaluation of residual functioning splenic tissue |
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Lung Perfusion Scan |
Diagnosis and evaluation of pulmonary embolism |
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Sentinel Node Lymphoscintigraphy |
Determination of the sentinel lymph node |
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Dacryoscintigraphy |
Evaluation of nasolacrimal drainage apparatus |
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Myocardial Perfusion Scan |
Detection of coronary artery disease and myocardial perfusion abnormalities, evaluation of myocardial perfusion, differentiation of scar tissue from viable myocardium |
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Renal Cortical Scan |
Evaluate the renal cortex for scarring from frequent kidney infections, evaluate and quantify differential function of each kidney, detect and localize a renal mass, detect and differentiate between acute and chronic pyelonephritis, evaluate renal transplant |
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Meckel’s Diverticulum Scan |
Detection and localization of a Meckel’s diverticulum and other pathologic structures containing functioning gastric mucosa |
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Radionuclide Therapy
Radioactive Iodine Ablation Therapy
Bone Pain Palliation using Sr-89m or Sm-153
Radiosynovectomy
Other Special Procedures
Urea Breath Test
Department of Nuclear Medicine Consultants and Staff |
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Jeanelle Margareth T. Tang, MD, DPBSNM |
Department Head, General Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT |
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Arnold C. Isidro, MD, DPSNM |
General Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, Radiosynovectomy |
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Eddie A. Lim, MD, FPSNM |
General Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, SIRT |
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Michelle D. Ogbac, MD, FPSNM |
General Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, SIRT |
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Dominic N. Velasco, MD, DPBSNM |
General Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT |
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Merle P. Sintos, MMP |
Radiation Protection Officer, Health Physicist III |
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Rey Martin D. Goco Jr., RMT |
Assistant Radiation Protection Officer Medical Technologist II |
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Marvin N. Trio, RMT |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Medical Technologist I |
From left to right: Arnold C.Isidro, MD, DPSNM Rey Martin D. Goco Jr, RMT Jeanelle Margareth T. Tang, MD, DPSNM (head, Nuclear Medicine) Eddie A. Lim, MD, FPSNM Edith T. Cerrer Marvin N.Trio, RMT
DEPARTMENT CONTACT DETAILS:
For inquiries, you may contact the Department of Nuclear Medicine through the TeleMed Service Hotline 09771910164. Monday-Friday from 7:00am – 4:00pm.